stupid question about beef....

Adam13523

When cooking beef is there any nutritional difference in say medium rare vs. well done. Are we cooking away nutrients as we get closer to well done? Is there a doneness thats better for us ???

kingnatalie

Well the more you cook it, the less it will most likely weigh - since we log our portions by weight. The more done it is the less juices that are likely to still be in the meat - I am not sure how much that affects the calories though. As far as a doneness that is better for us - I would say eat it the way you prefer it. Perhaps another member can shed some more scientific advice on this.

CherokeeBabe

Very good question. I know that heat can destroy nutrients in some cases with ingredients, I'm not 100% sure how that applies to meat, or if it applies in an amount that is significant. I personally eat my Beef at Medium-Rare because I think it tastes better, always have since I was a kid.